Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Following F |
A term used to describe the position of a planetary feature or an object on the celestial sphere relative to another. Following features or objects come into view later than the reference feature or object; those coming into view earlier are described as preceding p.
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